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Divisional Administrative Assistant

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The University of Manchester

Mumbai Full-Time 1–2 years
Posted 2 days ago Apply by June 11, 2026

Job Description

Overall, Purpose of the Job

The primary aim of this role is to provide comprehensive and proactive operational administrative support for the Division of Psychology, Communication & Human Neuroscience, including assisting both staff and post-graduate students. The post holder will be a key administrative point of contact working within the Division and will ensure questions, issues and concerns are dealt with effectively and efficiently. The post holder will be responsible for significant support in terms of the processing of finance and servicing meetings, as well co-ordinator of estates matters within the Division.

The post holder will be assigned to the Division but will be employed by the School and as such may be required to support other areas, from time to time, across the School. There will be a considerable need to respond to change in the foreseeable future and the post holder will actively work to support senior managers in achieving this objective.

Interviews to be held on Tuesday 28th April

What will you get in return:

  • Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers


As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [email protected]

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Jessica Jaddour

Email: [email protected]

General enquiries:

Email: [email protected]

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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